SEXUAL SELF
Sexual Genitals - biological feature that distinguishes males from females.
Arousal Male - Penis Erection
Arousal Female - Wetness or Vaginal Lubrication
If sexual arousal is satisfied through sexual intercourse, orgasm would be reached.
Refractory Period - Period of rest after orgasm
Biological Sex is one's assignment upon birth and embraced by individual.
Gender Identity is a societal role
Heterosexual - opposite sex
Homosexual - same sex
o Lesbian - Woman to Woman
o Gay - Man to Man
Bisexual - both man and women
Pansexual - attracted to people regardless of sex and gender.
Transgender - broad spectrum of individual who transiently or persistently identify with gender
different from their natal gender
Transexual - individual who seeks or has undergone a social transition by cross-sex hormone and genital
surgery.
4 Stages of Human Sexual Response Cycle
Sexual fulfilment can occur without the completion of all phases.
Excitement - Characterize by an increase in heart rate and blood pressure as well as heightened muscle
tone.
Plateau - Characterized by intensification of the changes that begun during the excitement phase.
Orgasm - Characterize by waves of intense pleasure (Climax), often associated with vaginal contractions
in females and ejaculation in males.
Resolution - Body returns to its non-excited state.
Sexual intercourse is a reproductive act. Meaning it can result to early and unplanned pregnancy.
Having a child entails a big responsibility and should not merely be a consequence of an impulsive
moment. Nowadays, contraceptives are available to prevent unwanted pregnancy.
Contraceptives
I.
Natural Method - does not involve chemical or foreign body introduction into the human
body
1.
Celibacy - Avoidance of Sexual Intercourse.
2.
Calendar - Charting the menstrual cycle of a woman to determine her fertile
and infertile times.
3.
Basal Body Temperature - A woman record her temperature every morning
to determine most fertile and infertile times
4.
II.
III.
Cervical Mucus - Observance of a woman's cervical mucus. There are
changes in the mucus during ovulation.
5.
Ovulation Detection - An OTC Kit requires urine sample of a woman to
determine the surge of luteinizing hormone.
6.
Coitus Interruptus - Happens when a man ejaculates outside the woman's
vagina.
Artificial Method
1.
Hormonal - prevents the release of an egg or ovulation.
a.
Pills - taken orally than contains estrogens, progestogen or
progestin.
b.
Patch - Sticks on the skin that contains estrogens and
progestogens.
c.
Injectables - A long acting reversible contraception.
2.
Barrier - Method of physically or chemically blocking the sperm from
reaching an egg.
a.
IUD - inserted after the woman's menstrual flow that contains
progesterone.
b.
Cervical Caps - They are inserted in the vagina to cover the
cervix.
c.
Condoms - place on either genital to prevent fertilization of
an egg.
Sterilization - Procedure that make an individual permanently incapable of conceiving or
fertilizing partner.
1.
Ligation - For women wherein their fallopian tubes are tied.
2.
Vasectomy - For males wherein the vas deferens are tied or blocked.
STD/STI
Cause
Symptoms
1. Aids
HIV which targets
the CD4 cells.
Weight loss, recurring fever, pneumonia
2. Genital Herps
Herpes simplex
virus
Recurrent, painful genital and/or anal
lesions.
3. Genital Warts
Human
Papillomavirus
Mostly asymptomatic
4. Gonorrhea
Neisseria
Gonnorhoeae
Males-penile discharge; burning sensation
during urination. Females-irritating
vaginal discharge
5. Syphilis
Treponema
Pallidum
1-chancre sores;
2-skin rashes
6. Chlamydia
Chlamydia
Trachomatis
F - Asymptomatic
7. Chancroid
Haemophilus
Ducreyi
Genital ulcers; inguinal lymphadenopathy
8. Trichomoniasis Trichomonas
Vaginalis
F-vaginal discharge; redness; itching
M-irritation; burning sensation; discharge
It is important that everyone makes responsible decisions with regard to sexuality and sexual behaviour.
Below are responsible sexual behavior tips:
• Respect for one’s body.
• Maturity in thoughts and deeds.
• Be guided by one’s personal beliefs and core values.
• Be future-oriented.
EMOTIONAL SELF
Emotion - serve as a driving force in how one acts and behaves. It plays a part in making decisions,
embracing certain lifestyles, and relating to others.
Emotion - is a biological experience and response. Psychological.
Feelings - have been defined as the mental portrayal of what is going on in your body when you have an
emotion. Subjective.
Emotional Intelligence - ability to understand emotion and for them to contribute in how one perceives
his/her environment.
Emotional Intelligence - includes our capacity to regulate our emotions and be aware which one is
helpful for emotional and intellectual growth. Requirement for one’s overall well-being.
High EQ - Positive impact in our thinking abilities, social competence and even in the workplace as well
as our daily life.
3 Models of Emotional Intelligence
1. Mayer, Salovey, and Caruso
a. Emotional Perception and expression
b. Emotional Facilitation (sound judgement)
c. Emotional understanding and analysis
d. Reflective emotional regulation
2. Goleman
a. Self-awareness
b. Self-management
c. Social Awareness
d. Relationship Management
3. Bar-on
a. Self-perception
b. Self-expression
c. Interpersonal
d. Decision-making
e. Stress management
Adolescence - turbulent time of development due to all the changes that they go through.
Emotional growth is a crucial point
In order to establish emotional efficacy and maturity, emotional regulation must be learned.
Emotional Regulation - is an attempt to influence emotion and can be applied in interacting with the
self and others.
Two forms of Emotional Regulation
Cognitive reappraisal - involves the evaluation of the situation prior to making personal, subjective
valuations about it.
Suppression - involves denial and masking of facial expressions to hide one’s current emotional state.
Following characteristics when they have reached emotional maturity and efficacy:
1. Self-control
2. Trustworthiness
3. Conscientiousness
4. Adaptability
5. Innovation
6. Empathy
How do we develop emotional regulation?
• observational
• social referencing particularly through the family.
• School can also play a crucial role in a person's emotional regulation.
Tips:
1. Smile to make yourself feel good.
2. Smile to make others feel good.
3. Get up and move
4. Check in with your body
5. Physically remove the tension
6. Breathe
7. Talk to someone
8. Disengage and re-engage emotions
9. Label your emotions
10. Label your emotions for others
The same system involved in pleasure and addiction which serves as the dopamine in the brain.
Love can be considered as a strong motivation- an addictive craving to be with the person you love.
Fisher et al., (2006)
Stage
1. Helen Fisher - Phases of Romantic Love
Characteristics
Hormones and Neural
Pathway involved
Lust
Intense craving for sexual contact
Androgen, estrogen;
pheromones
Attraction
Infatuation. Energy and attention is
focused on one particular person
High dopamine and
norepinephrine
Low serotonin
Attachment Long term bond between partners
Oxytocin; vasopressin
2. John Lee - Love styles
Love style Description
Eros
Based on strong sexual and emotional component; quick to fall
in and out of love
Agape
Altruistic and selfless love; doesn't expect something in return
Storge
Love-related friendship; slow and gradual process
Ludus
Fun; don’t value commitment or intimacy; no jealousy
Mania
Intense feeling that can lead to obsessive and possessive love
Pragma
Practical and business-like love; based on what is appropriate
3. Robert Sternberg - Triangular theory of Love